Kimberly Papermakers (Kimberly, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Appleton East Patriots (Appleton, WI), 70-46 in a league bout.

With the win, Kimberly upgrades its record to 22-3 on the season. The Papermakers host Brookfield Central (Brookfield, WI) to clash with the Lancers in a non-league bout on Friday, February 23. The Lancers go into the bout with a record of 4-21. Brookfield Central won 74-45 in their recent non-league bout against Green Bay East (Green Bay, WI)

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Superior Spartans (Superior, WI) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 23. Appleton East will attempt to upgrade on its 16-9 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 21-8 record after their 71-52 non-league win over Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids, MN).